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Best Free Easy Crochet Crop Tank Top Pattern Tutorial

Best Free Easy Crochet Crop Tank Top Pattern Tutorial

Create this adorable easy crochet tank top with this free crochet pattern!

This free crochet tank pattern uses a size H hook size (5.00 mm crochet hook) and size 4 yarn weight cotton yarn (blend, cotton or a cotton blend is the best yarn for crochet crop tops) and basic stitches (half double crochets).

The top works up in 2 separate pieces then sewn together. The optional edging is then added. A quick and easy project that works up fast! 

Written in sizes small-2X (larger sizes and bust measurement given in pattern). 

This is a a good choice for a simple stitch pattern that is a great addition for any body type (a perfect fit!) and skill level.

Worked in basic crochet stitches and cotton yarn (suggested yarn), this is one of the easiest and best Summer crochet tops to make that give the best results!

Crochet tanks are great for the warmer weather, music festival, Summer heat, Summer months and warm days.

A pretty pattern that works up in different sizes with simple stitches and has a unique look with the cute border.

This is a beginner-friendly pattern to make your own tank top and has a fantastic end result for the warm weather!

Be sure to check out more of my free patterns and crochet top patterns!

Happy crocheting!

easy crochet crop top

Best Free Easy Crochet Tank Top Pattern Tutorial

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Materials:

  •  H hook, 5.00 mm 
  • Medium (size 4) weight yarn, I used Lion Brand Ice Cream Cotton Blend (47% cotton, 53% acrylic) in “Blueberry”. About 7 oz, 450 yards or 2 skeins needed (for small/medium sizes, 3-4 skeins needed for large/XL/2XL)
  • Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

st(s)- stitch(es)

hk- hook

ch- chain

sc- single crochet

hdc- half double crochet

sl st- slip stitch

Gauge:

14 sts X 11 rows = 4″ square

Sizing:

Small- 17″ bust, 16″ length

Medium- 18″ bust, 17″ length

Large- 19″ bust, 18″ length

XL- 20″ bust, 19″ length

2XL- 21″ bust, 20″ length

Note:

There is stretch to the top once made. Please account for a 2″ give in the bust.

Pattern note:

Ch 2 at the beginning of each row does not count as a hdc.

Front/back panel (make 2):

Small:

Ch 36

Row 1: Hdc in the 3rd ch from hk and each ch to end (34).

Rows 2-7: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (34). On row 7 continue to ch 20 at the end of the row (strap).

Row 8: Turn, hdc in third ch from hk and st down the row (52).

Rows 9-12: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (52).

Row 13: Ch 2, turn, hdc the next 34 sts (34).

Rows 14-33 : Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (34). On row 33 continue to ch 20 at the end of the row (strap).

Row 34: Turn, hdc in third ch from hk and st down the row (52).

Rows 35-38: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (52).

Row 39: Ch 2, turn, hdc the next 34 sts (34).

Rows 40-45: Ch 2, turn hdc in each st across (34). Fasten off on last row.

Medium:

Ch 40 

Row 1: Hdc in the 3rd ch from hk and each ch to end (38).

Rows 2-9: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (38). On row 9 continue to ch 20 at the end of the row (strap).

Row 10: Turn, hdc in third ch from hk and st down the row (56).

Rows 11-14: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (56).

Row 15: Ch 2, turn, hdc the next 38 sts (38).

Row 16-35 : Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (38). On row 35 continue to ch 20 at the end of the row (strap).

Row 36: Turn, hdc in third ch from hk and st down the row (56).

Row 37-40: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (56).

Row 41: Ch 2, turn, hdc the next 38 sts (38).

Rows 42-49: Ch 2, turn hdc in each st across (38). Fasten off on last row.

Large:

Ch 44

Row 1: Hdc in the 3rd ch from hk and each ch to end (42).

Rows 2-11: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (42). On row 11 continue to ch 20 at the end of the row (strap).

Row 12: Turn, hdc in third ch from hk and st down the row (60).

Rows 13-16: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (60).

Row 17: Ch 2, turn, hdc the next 42 sts (42).

Row 18-37 : Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (42). On row 37 continue to ch 20 at the end of the row (strap).

Row 38: Turn, hdc in third ch from hk and st down the row (60).

Row 39-42: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (60).

Row 43: Ch 2, turn, hdc the next 42 sts (42).

Rows 44-53: Ch 2, turn hdc in each st across (42). Fasten off on last row.

Extra Large:

Ch 48

Row 1: Hdc in the 3rd ch from hk and each ch to end (46).

Rows 2-13: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (46). On row 13 continue to ch 20 at the end of the row (strap).

Row 14: Turn, hdc in third ch from hk and st down the row (64).

Rows 15-18: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (64).

Row 19: Ch 2, turn, hdc the next 46 sts (46).

Row 20-39 : Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (46). On row 39 continue to ch 20 at the end of the row (strap).

Row 40: Turn, hdc in third ch from hk and st down the row (64).

Row 41-44: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (64).

Row 45: Ch 2, turn, hdc the next 46 sts (46).

Rows 46-57: Ch 2, turn hdc in each st across (46). Fasten off on last row.

2X Large:

Ch 52

Row 1: Hdc in the 3rd ch from hk and each ch to end (50).

Rows 2-15: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (50). On row 15 continue to ch 20 at the end of the row (strap).

Row 16: Turn, hdc in third ch from hk and st down the row (68).

Rows 17-20: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (68).

Row 21: Ch 2, turn, hdc the next 50 sts (50).

Row 22-41 : Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (50). On row 41 continue to ch 20 at the end of the row (strap).

Row 42: Turn, hdc in third ch from hk and st down the row (68).

Row 43-46: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (68).

Row 47: Ch 2, turn, hdc the next 50 sts (50).

Rows 48-61: Ch 2, turn hdc in each st across (50). Fasten off on last row.

Sewing:

After finishing your second panel lay pieces on top of each other, cut a long piece of yarn and whip stitch the sides (left and right) together and fasten off. Whip stitch together the tops of the left and right straps and fasten off.

Weave in all ends.

Turn your top right side out.

easy crochet crop top

Edging (optional):

Pick up a st anywhere on the bottom edge of the top and ch 1. *Ch 3, sl st in first ch, sc next 2 sts* repeat from * around, ending with a sc in last 2 sts. Sl st in first st and fasten off. Repeat edging with the outer arm straps and inner arm straps/neckline.

If you would like to skip the edging you can sc evenly around the bottom, sl st in first st and fasten off. Repeat with outer arm straps and inner arm straps/neckline. Weave in ends.

Weave in all ends.

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Comments

  1. Robin says

    September 28, 2021 at 10:11 pm

    Can you provide the number of inches for a large or xlarge size please?

    Reply
  2. s&fam says

    July 10, 2023 at 5:38 pm

    Laura , could this be made in a wool blend yarn for warmth in fall/winter. I have a daughter that works in an air-conditioned🥶 environment . Thought are she could wear over a t-shirt/long sleeve thermal or other top. I would think it would have to be made in next size up to accommodate a garment underneath. Any thoughts ?s

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    • Laura Brian says

      August 6, 2023 at 3:17 am

      Yes absolutely! You could go up a hook size depending on your yarn weight or go up a size if you are wearing something underneath. Yes, it will work nicely with a wool blend yarn 🙂

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